Automation index
How much of a NDT technician’s job can AI already do?
An NDT procedure comes earlier. Seeing the defect without signing it sound do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
NDT technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#395 / 643
View rankingNDT technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Procedure, technique and the part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Test, the indication and the one that hides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Report, the size and not inflating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, the scaffold and the access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The welder, the rush and not signing it sound.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
See the defect, and a true report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- NDT
- ultrasound
- indications
- procedures
- scaffold
- test reports
- defect size
- access
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119
IS WORK OVER?
Research scientist
27%
#139 / 643
View rankingResearch scientist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Literature review, figures and drafts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Analysis, code and experiment boards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the study and the controls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Run the experiment or the fieldwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Lead a group, theses and authorship fights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win funding and answer reviewers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Literature review, figures and drafts
- Analysis, code and experiment boards
- Design the study and the controls
- Run the experiment or the fieldwork
- Lead a group, theses and authorship fights
- Win funding and answer reviewers
- cientifico
- investigador
- research scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131